The Records WindowThe Records Window provides a comprehensive view of all the information stored within a Family Historian project. is an excellent vehicle for Intermediate and Advanced users to quickly access all the information held within a Family Historian ProjectA Project is a Windows folder, created by Family Historian, which contains all your Family Tree information recorded in Family Historian. Normally located in the Documents\Family Historian Projects folder. in a compact format, although it can be a little daunting for New Users.
You can choose which record lists to show by default using Tools > Preferences and navigating to the Records Window tab. (While there, you should also consider the other options available to you). And if you want to view a particular list that isn’t visible by default, use View > Record Lists .
In most lists you can search and filter to narrow down the items presented; and go to a particular Record IDEvery record in Family Historian has a numeric Record ID, which uniquely identifies it within its type of record. if you know it. There may also be additional options to configure the list’s behaviour. All these are explained in the Help file.
Customising Columns
One of the most powerful aspects of the records Window is the ability to configure the columns shown. Want to display the life datesWhen an Event happened, or an Attrribute was true. for an Individual? Or their parents or their spouses to help distinguish between individuals with the same name, or women with no surname? You can add columns to show exactly what you need. See How to Customise or Print Records Window Columns.